Clay County, Minnesota Public Records

Mugshots or booking photos in Clay County, Minnesota, can be obtained from the Clay County Sheriff's Office. The Sheriff's Office maintains records of arrests and can provide access to booking photos upon request. You may also check their official website for any available online portals or contact them directly for more information.

To obtain a criminal background check in Clay County, Minnesota, you should contact the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA). The BCA provides statewide criminal history checks, which include records from Clay County. You can request a background check through their website or by visiting their office in person.

You can look up sex offenders in Clay County, Minnesota, by accessing the Minnesota Predatory Offender Registry. This registry is managed by the Minnesota Department of Public Safety and provides information about registered sex offenders throughout the state, including those residing in Clay County. The registry is available online and can be searched by name or location.

You can register to vote in Clay County through the Minnesota Secretary of State's online portal at mnvotes.sos.state.mn.us, by mail, or in person at the Clay County Auditor-Treasurer's Office at 807 11th Street North, Suite 103, Moorhead. Minnesota allows Election Day registration at your polling place with proper proof of residence, or you can register in advance up to 21 days before an election. The Elections Division at (218) 299-5014 can answer questions about registration requirements and assist with absentee ballot requests, which are available to all Minnesota voters without requiring an excuse.

Property records in Clay County can be searched through the Clay County Recorder's Office website at www.co.clay.mn.us/departments/recorder, which offers free online access to recorded documents including deeds, mortgages, and liens with searchable images. The region Assessor's Office provides a free online GIS parcel viewer showing property boundaries, assessed values, tax information, and ownership details, accessible through the county website. For certified copies or assistance, contact the Recorder's Office at (218) 299-5023 or the Assessor's Office at (218) 299-5004, both located in the courthouse at 807 11th Street North, Moorhead.

Certified copies of birth and death certificates for events occurring in Clay County can be obtained from the Clay County Recorder's Office at 807 11th Street North, Moorhead, phone (218) 299-5023, for $26 for the first copy and $19 for additional copies ordered simultaneously. You must provide valid photo identification and prove your eligibility under Minnesota Statutes Section 144.225, which restricts access to the person named (if 18+), parents, legal guardians, or authorized representatives. Alternatively, you can order from the Minnesota Department of Health Office of Vital Records at (651) 201-5970 or online through VitalChek, with processing times of 7-10 business days for mail requests or immediate service for in-person visits to the Recorder's Office.

Business records in Clay County can be researched through multiple sources depending on the business type. The Clay County Recorder's Office at (218) 299-5023 maintains assumed name (DBA) certificates filed under Minnesota Statutes Section 333.01. For formal business entities like corporations and LLCs, search the Minnesota Secretary of State's free online database at mblsportal.sos.state.mn.us to verify registrations, view entity status, and see filing history. Local business licenses issued by municipalities are maintained by city offices such as the City of Moorhead at (218) 299-5166, while building permits and zoning records are available through Clay County Planning and Zoning at (218) 299-5020.